Journey Through History: The Mormon Handcart Trail

Getting There

• Walking

  From downtown Iowa City, head northwest on Washington Street towards Dubuque Street. Turn left onto Dubuque Street and continue walking for about half a mile. You will pass several shops and restaurants along the way. Once you reach the intersection with Highway 6, cross to the other side and continue walking north on the sidewalk. After about 0.7 miles, turn right onto Hawkeye Court. The Mormon Handcart Trail is located at 116 Hawkeye Ct, which is just a short walk down this street.

• Biking

  If you prefer biking, you can rent a bike from one of the bike-sharing stations in downtown Iowa City. Start by heading west on Washington Street to Dubuque Street. Turn left and bike north on Dubuque Street for about 0.5 miles until you reach the intersection with Highway 6. Carefully cross the street, then continue biking north on the sidewalk. After about 0.7 miles, make a right onto Hawkeye Court, and the Mormon Handcart Trail will be at 116 Hawkeye Ct.

• Public Transportation

  To reach the Mormon Handcart Trail using public transport, catch the Iowa City Transit bus route that goes towards the West Side (check the latest schedules). Get off at the stop nearest to Highway 6 and Dubuque Street. From there, walk north along Dubuque Street for about 0.5 miles, then carefully cross the highway and continue walking for another 0.7 miles. Turn right onto Hawkeye Court, and you will find the Mormon Handcart Trail at 116 Hawkeye Ct.